Recessed curved channel light system

A component for a recessed lighting system to create curves in the recessed lighting, the component comprising:

• a base having ends for connecting two or more components together and configured to create a pivot axis to allow pivoting between connected components;
• a U-shaped channel positioned on the base;
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• first and second flange elements each having an upward portion extending from the base and an outward portion extending from the upward portion, the upward portion being spaced a distance from the U-shaped channel;
• wherein the first flange and the second flange elements have at least one angled edge configured to limit pivoting of connected components.

A method for creating a recessed lighting system comprising:

• creating a curving design for a recessed lighting system;
• creating a channel in a surface, wherein the channel follows the curving design;
• placing a length of channel lighting within the channel of the surface, wherein the channel lighting comprises:
• a plurality of connectable channel sections, each channel section comprising:
• a base having a central boss proximate a first end and a central aperture proximate a second end, the central boss being configured to fit within a central aperture;
• a U-shaped channel;
• first and second flange elements, each flange element having an upward portion extending from the base and an outward portion extending from the upward portion,
• wherein the first and second flange elements are spaced a distance from the U-shaped channel to create a gap, and the plurality of connected channel sections are arranged sequentially such that a central boss of a first channel section connects within a central aperture of a second channel section to form a pivoting axis between the first channel section and the second channel section;
• an LED positioned within the U-shaped channel;
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• a flexible diffuser positioned within the U-shaped channel to direct light from the LED outward;
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• concealing the first and second flanges against the surface using a building material.